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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-09-29
LONDON'S VOCABULARY.
Some Valuable Information for Angl
maniacs and Their Friends.

Some Valuable Information for Anglo
maniacs and Their Friends.
1t will interest anglomaniacs to know
that, in London, one never speaks of the
coaches of the four-in-hand club, but the
'drags;" that one buys ''coals" but never
coal, and that he purchases the necessary
fuel by the sack; that one wears 'sgolosh-
es" instead of rubbers; and that he
treads the pavement and not the side
walk. American women go shopping at
the ''stores," but their English cousins
shop at ''shops," the term ''storesn being
reserved for the big cooperative estab-
lishments, so called, where one can buy
any thing from paper of pins to an ele-
plant. In happy memory of Sir Robert
Peel, who created 'the force" police
man is a "bobby" or q "peeler." A crack
er becomes a "biscuit' at London table,
and at party tie youthful beaux and
bellies toy with crackers instead
Of bonbons. They also eat "sweets'
instead of candy. 1t is worthy of
notice that a "four. wheeler" means
four-wheeled cab, and that the term is
never. by any chance, applied to any other
kind Of four-wheeled vehicle. The afore-
said cab is also "growler," although
this pet name would fifty belong to the
luckless passenger who, in misguided
moment entrusts himself to one of these
snail-paced, musty, rafting, shaky convey
ances. One never speaks of the railroad,
but of the railway" nor of the cars, but
OF the "traln" One "books seats" at
the railway station" and at the theater;
he never buys tickets. One never speaks
OF "team unless he means horses in
tandem, or four-in-hand, or in some way
hitchei up before the other. Begging par
doni Horses are never hitched up in En-
gland, they are "harnessed; and q
thing, or a matter, is never fixed, it is
"piaced," or "arranged." A "teamster"
is man who drives a business "team -
Observe the foregoing limitations Of
"team~ and an expressman is a scar
man" or "wagoner." Trains have
guards" in the place Of conductors. 4
locomotive fireman is "stoker," and the
stoker Of a steamship is q "fireman."-
Boston Herald.
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-09-29

NOTHING teaches patience like garden.
You must go around and watch the open.
ing bud from day to day, but it takes its
own time. and you can not urge it ON faster
than nature directs.
They who boast most fail most
deeds are silent
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-09-29

when you are SICK" One wave of His
hand, and the storm will drop; and an
other wave of His hand, and midnight
shall break into midnoon; and another
wave of His hand, and the chamberlains
of God will come down from the treasure
houses of Heaven, with robes lustrous,
blood-washed and Heaven glinted, in which
you will array yourself for the marriage
supper of the Lamb. And then with Miriam,
who struck the timbrel of the Red Sea; and
with Deborah, who led the Lords host into
flight; and with Hannah, who gave her
Samuel to the Lord; and with Mary, who
rocked Jesus to sleep while there were
angels singing in the air; and with Flor
ence Nightingale, who bound up the battle
wounds of the Crimea, you will from the
chalice of God drink to the SOUPS eternal
rescue.
One twilight, after I had been playing
with the children for some time, I laid
down on the lounge to rest. The children
said: "Play more" Children always
want to play more. And, half asleep and
half awake, seemed to dream this dream:
1t seemed to me that was in a distant
land-not Persia, although more than
oriental luxuriance crowned the cities;
nor the tropics-although more than
tropical fruitfulness filed the gardens
nor Italy-although more than Italian
softness filed the air. And I wandered
around, looking for thorns and
nettles, but found none of them
grew there. And / walked forth and
saw the sun rise, and / said: "When will
it set again?" and the sun sank not. And
saw all the people in holiday apparel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-02

Is VIRTUE of decree OF the Corporation
cd in the chanecssryc nes city of Alexandria enter,
ct ais, the undersigned commiss5ESso,e . ys: noon
public auction, on SATURDAY, December 17tG.
1887, at twelve O'Clock ~, in front OF the Royal
street entrance to the 6iarkot Building, The fol-
lowing property:
1. F0UK LOTS OF GROUND on tbc west si!o
of Fayette street, between Cameron and Queen
streets, 19 ft. "a in. each front and 100 feet 7
in. deep.
Q. ONE LOT adjoining the above 20 it front
and 65 IT, deep.
3. ONE LOT on tho north side of Cameron
street between Fay etto and Pay nc strcets, front
ing So it. l in and 176 it. in. deep
4. FOUR LOTS on the east side of Payne street.
between Cameron and Queen strects, fronting u
#. each and 63 It. . in. i'll depth
D. ONE Lon on the east side of Payne street
between Cameron snd Queen streets, fronting II
1t. II in. and 63 IT. . in. deep
6. a TENEMENT and LOT o the vest side OF
Fayette street. between Cameron and Queen
streets, believed 10 be 40 It. front ard 123 # 5
ID. deep.
I. ALoT OF GROUND on the east side of Po-
tonac street. i15 It. south of Wolfe running
south 90 #. Z il: and cast 125 It subject to ccr-
tain rights OF ths Y, NJ. r W. Co. on the east end
of it.
Terms of Sale One third cash and tho residue
in two equal payments at six and twelve months
from day Of sale; the purchaser to give his notes
for the deferred payments and bear interest from
the date OF sale. Title to he retained until tho
whole of the purchase money is paid.
A. W. ARMSTRONG,
Commissioner Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-02
By k. 7. Lucas, Auctioneor.

DY VIRTUE of decree Of tho Corporation
p Court of the city of Alexandria, rendered on
tho 14th day OF June 1887. in the chancory Cause
Of George L. Entwisc and wife against Thomas 3.
EEtwislo and others, tic undersigned, appointed
u special commissioner for tho purpose, will al II
o'clock H.. on SATURDAY. tho 18th day Of Dc.
comber, 1887, in front OF the Royal street on
franco to the Market Building, sell at public auc-
ton, GROUND RENT amounting to 1851 81,
being the residue Of "a original rent Of S66.66sa
issuing out of and chargcablc upon tho half
square, or acre, Of groand on the north side Of
Cameron street, west side OF Alfred street aud cast
sido of Patrick streets (thc lots ofSamucl II Lunt,
Frederick Paif and Mrs. Anne Pierpoint being cx-
ccpted from said charge).
Teams Of Sale: One third of tic purchase money
i'll cash, and tho residue in two equal payments at
six and twelve months from day Of sale; the de.
ferred payments to be evidenced by the bonds Of
the purchaser, with approved personal security,
and bearing legal interest. Title to he retained
until the full payment of the purchase money.
JAMES Z CATION,
Scccial CommjSsi ioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-02
AUCTION SALES.
By Z. =. Lucas. Auctioneer.

ON SATURDAY, December 81, 1887. at twelve
~ o'clock m, in front OF the Royal street en-
trance to the Market Building will offer for So le
at public auction, that desirable TWO -AND.A.
HALF.STORY BRICK DWELLING and LOT No,
l!O Duke street, between Lee and Union streets,
said lot being 20 feet front on Duke street by SIS
feet more or less in depth. The house contains
seven rooms ard has basement and cellar, and is
in good condition
Terms One third cash the residue in two equal
payments at six and twelve months from day OF
sale, with interest on deferred payments at the
rate Of six per cent
nov2S IS JAMES WINDSOR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-02

a disease of SO delicate nature
as structure OF the urethra should only he
entrusted to those of large experience and
skill. By our improved methods we have
been enabled to speedily and permanently
cure hundreds of the worst cases. Pamph-
lets, references and terms. 10 cents in
stamps. Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso'
citation, 663 Main Street, Bnfalo, n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-02
AUCTION SALES.

DY FIETUE OF decree of the Corporation
II Court Of tic city of Alcxandri.. rendered on
the 2ist day OF November. 1887, in the cbsncery
cause OF Harlow Brothers ag4inst John " Bag
gett the cnde signed, appointed commissioner
for the rufpesc. will, 4; II O'Clock M. on sATUR
DAY the l7th day OF December, 1887, in font
of the Royal street cmtranco to the Market Build.
ing, sci! NJ public auction, the following real cs-
tate, viz
0NE.F9URTH SQUARE OF GROUND and
TWO FRAME DWELLINGS thereon Mt the south.
cast corner OF st. Asaph and Pendleton streets.
Terms of Sale: One third of tho purchase money
IN cssh, and the residue IN two equal payments at
six and twelve months from day of SALE the DO
lerred payments to bear interest at the rate Of six
per cent per annum and to be evidenced by the
bonds OF the purchaser or purchasers. and 20 be
secured by the retention of the title until tie pay
meDt offhe purchase money in full.
JAMES T. CATION,
commissioner nf SaIc-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-02
ONE OF THE TESTS.

Gentleness is a small part Of a
boys nature. He goes at every
thing with dash and rush, and
if his clothing is not Of GOOD NATE
RIAL and WELL MADE, nip goes the
seams and off goes the buttons"
Now if you have a boy to clothe do
not buy him q suit or an overcoat
till you have examined our stock,
Our Clothing is strong in every
particular. and will stand much
rough usage.
We can also take care of the
"grown-up boys, whether it be
suit, FURNISHING Goods or OVER
COATS anG as. to Overcoats, you
will need one either on your back
or Oh your arm from now on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-02
ErR.T. Lucas. Auctioneer.

DY VIRTUE OF 4 DECREE of the Corporation
D Court of the city of Alexandria, rendered on
the Goth day of October, 1887, in tho chancery
cause of John Fletcher VS.. J. E. Piper the under
signed, commissioners therein named, will On
SATURDAY, the 10th day of December, 1887, at
10 o'clock M. at the Royal street entrance to tho
Market building, expose for sale at public auction,
the following property, to wit:
The ONE-HALF UNDIVIDED INTEREST
of James E. Piper in LOT OF GROUND
aud FRAME TENEMENT situated thereon, on
the east side Of Pitt street and south side of Oro
noco street at their intersection, binding on OIo.
noco street 63 5 12 feet and extending south with
that width half the square
Terms of Sale: One fourth cash. the residue in
three equal instalments at six, twelve and eight
cen months from the day Of sale; the deferred
payments to be secured by the purchasers bonds,
with good personal security, and bearing interest
from date of sale. Title to be retained until the
full purchase money has been paid.
ALBERT STUART
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON,
SAM'L. G. BRENT.
certify that the bond required in the above
cause has been given.
nov9 is JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
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Commissioned "a aalc.

/, John S, Beach, 'Jio.-
of the city of Alexandra, d. cGCpprPora!ion Court
Z. Cation, commissioner as above named, James
ecuted bond as such in the penalty of S1,5GU,
with approved surety, conditioned according to
law. [nov30 IS JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-02
By R. 7. Lucas, Auc.ioneer.

DY VIRTUE of decree Of the Corporation
ID Court of the city of Alexandria, rendered on
the 21st day of November, 1887 in the chancery
cause of Julia a. English, admx., against s. o.
Bagot and others, the undersigned, appointed
commissioners for the purpose, will at - o'clock
m, on SATURDAY, the 17th day of December,
1887 in front of the Royal street entrance TO the
Market Building sell at public auction the follow
ing real estate, viz:
No. l. HOUSE and LOT on east side of Royal
street 81 #. in north of Prince street and 20
#. deep.
No. :. HOUSE and lot on east side o. Lee
street, 49 feet moro or !ess rorth Of Jefferson
street, fronting on Lee street and running east
into the river
40. 3. LOT Oh northwest corner OF Columbus
and Wythe streets, fronting on Columbus street
120 feet and about 80 feet deep.
Terms OF Sale: One-third of the purchase money
in cash. aud the residue in two equal payments at
six and twclTo months from the day OF sale the
deferred payments to bear interest at the rate of
six per cent per ennum and to DC evidenced By
the bonds of the purchaser or purchasers, and to
be secured by the retention Of the tito until tho
payment Of the purchase money in full
4. w. ARMSTRONG ! Commrs.
JAMES L, CATION, Of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-02

I, John 8. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation Court
of the city of Alexandria, do certify that James
r. Cation, special commissioner as above, has exc
cuted bond as such in the penalty of 50, 900. with
approved surety, conditioned according to law.
nov2S ts JOHN BEACH Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-02

[, John S. Beach, Clerk OF the Corporation Court
of tho city of Alexandria do certify that Anthony
W. Armstrong one of the commissioners above
named has executed bond rs such in the penalty
of 2,OG0 with approved snrcty, conditioned &C.
cording TO law.
noY2S IS JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
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ae+i cptCpII HtgoHDIoH PAIu % IUI"HruIHS
ysI a JOHNSON & CO.,
Wy.
WHOLESALE GRoCERs,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Aud Dcalers in

ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Rave on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, xxx, xxx,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
GONoGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
'THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES. to which
thoy invite the attention OF the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
r4ceiyc prompt attention.
Consgnmcnt5 Of Flour Grain and Country Pro-
uco solicited. for which tboy guarantee the high
~. market priccs and prompt returns
Northeast corner Of Cameron and Royal streets
sepf4 Alexandria, Va.
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NO. 63 ZINC sTREET
ALEXANDRIA VIRGIN q i,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in

Sullders' Hardware, Locks, Hinges, Scregs;
DoorBolts. Latchos, &C. Saddlory. haTd@aress
Bride Bits, Buckles, Rings, Hamoe, &C., &C..
Whcelwrights' Hardware. Axles, Rimg, Hnba'
Epokes, Saved Follows Tire Iron, &c, Pocket'
Table Carving, and SutcheT Knives, &c, Guns
Pistols. &c. A full and complete stock Of frat.
class gon-,s gaay in store and solo at lowest cash
pecs5 anglo
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certify that the bond required has been given
by A. w. Armstrong, commissioner of salo in Hooe
vs. Hooff ct ais
nov28 Is JOHN S. BEACH. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-02

F1IFTY CASES OF MEMS KIP BOOTS, which
z we will offer at $1.75 pair for 80 days only.
The first OF the season they sold at 81 90 pair.
The manufacturer tells US to run them off; he
will stand the losses At RAUFMANN'S.
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4 TTENTION-This season we carry the finest
IA lines of LADIES' and MISSES SHOES We
have ever had hand and machine sewed. We
mean business: therefore sell them lower than
any other house AT KAUFMANN'S
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FOR SALE AND RENT.
GuH EXCHANGE

EHUE EXCHANGE
VIII exchange my FAlRylEW FARM, situa
tod ! - miles from Alexandria. Va, $50 acres
well inIpr"+ed inT 0nAIIN(i FARM OF 800
acres, icss in either or ,h4 rnnuties of
Loudonn Fauquicf paying the difference IN
cash, assume iii iucnmbrauce.
novi9 In Il : WINDSOR. exandria Va
s. WANTED-Some one to rent the large. re-
E:i ceutly. repaired DWELLING No. 9l9 King
street; in frat class condition Apply ut No. 421
King street nov16 If
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-at usc 0GSstto BGEGtBQ olU Gsld ol2 Pr.Tce 81
One 90 One gsa5.......$1 1@5."1nAl 90
Sir months....... 8 90 Sir aaonths........... O0
One month .......... so Three n.onths... / 90
Contract advertisers sO not be ao,0cd to exceed their
space unless the excess is paid for at transient ratesr
and under no circumstances ,oU thcy be aHotced TO
Gdce-tise other than their legitimate Business in The
space contracted fer.
AN transient advertisements must Be paid for in ad-
Uance.
Resolutions in ,aensosan otaanks, tributes of respect
resolutions adopted BY societies or persons, ,nlesS Of
public concern V;R only be printed in This paper as
Advertisements.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for in Ga
rGncs.
Persons caring the city can haze the Gazette mailed
to them, postpaid for fifty cents month. and the
address changed Gs often as desired.
The Gazette office Is connected Nth the Telephone Ez
change. Advertisements, orders for The paper nees
any information or business ean be sent bv Tel
phone.
Al communications sso,d be addressed TO Gazette"
Alexandria, 70.
Eatercd at the Postocs at Ate1dndrsG, Virginia, az
SccOnd-clGss matter.
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CARAToGA POTATO CHIPS, fresh, for sale by
y oct26 C, MfLBURN.
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DYR. T. I.ncas. Anctinnenr

S JAMES WINDSOR.
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AIe,a,a'gnll!tlria Oazette.
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PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRLWRKgLY B7
EDGAR SNoWDEN,

At the Gazette Bai!dinQ, 80 aad 312 Prince st
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MES <. CABLI' &; SONS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-10-21
From Saturdays DAILY FREE PREss)

H. P. Christensen reports the sale
of part of lots l and 2, block 20, Van
Brunt's addition, to Henry ]. Jones for
Mrs. Flora E. McMurtrie, for $40.
Oil Inspector Fowler was in Winnie
bago City yesterday on business con-
nected with his Office, and informs US
this morning that the c., NJ. & st. P.
warehouse collapsed in the afternoon
scattering promiscuously over the track
and ground about 1900 bushels of oats,
together with several thousand bushels
of wheat and fax.
Judge Severance Yesterday granted
q writ of habeds corpus upon application
of David Ratliff, directed to Joseph
Bruggerman, to produce the body OF
VIM. Ratliff, an s-year-old boy of said
DAVID RatlIff, whom it seems Mr.. Brug-
german has taken upon himself to re-
strain at his house in Mankato township
for the purpose, alleged in the applica-
ton, of enforcing payment OF debt
AGAINST said David Ratliff. Mr.. Wash
burn appeared for the petitioner, and
the matter will be heard Monday.
The Winona Mill Company lost its
elevator at Owatonna during the fire al
that place some time ago and has decid'
ed to transfer it's cleaning business to
Mankato. 1t will go IN with the Bis
Mil Company and will occupy the lat
ter's old elevator, for the purpose o.
cleaning wheat and fax. 1t will buy nc
wheat here, but will receive vast guam
titles from the west. The big mill com
pany will occupy its new elevator about
next Wednesday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-10-21
A NEW BRIDGE DEMANDED.

The old wooden bridge across the Blue
Earth near Roemer's summer garden
should be replaced with a new iron
structure. The travel across this bridge
is as great, if indeed it does not exceed
that of any other in the county, and we
believe the statement true when it is as,
serted that it is the poorest bridge of its
length in the county. The cross tlmbers
are so rotten as to crumble, and several
have fallen from their fastenings. The
county commissioners visited the old
structure Friday, and it was the al.
most universal conviction that something
should be done without delay. That
something" should be nothing less than
first-class iron bridge. 1t will not dc
to patch the present dilaridated thing
up, for it viii be money wasted.
Give us a new bridge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-10-21
CHARITY BALL.

The Ladies Relief Society of Mankato
will give charity ball IN Knights of
Labor Hall, over Frink & Richards
store, on Wednesday evening, Oct. 26,
1877. The proceeds of the evenings en-
tertainment will 60 into the treasury of
the society to be used in relieving the
poor of the city during the coming
winter. Dancing tickets 81 per couple,
single tickets 80 cents. Luncheon served
on the same floor at % cents per person.
Music by End Regiment Orchestra.
Money paid to this society is expended
for the poor under the direct supervision
of the ladies of our own city, who give
personal attention to the cases relieved
and know that the money is worthily be.
slowed. Everyone in the city should
buy tickets to this ball.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-10-21
NARROW ESCAPE.
Nearly a REPETITION of the Sewer
Disaster--Is the Warning Suf-
fIcIent?

There was very narrow escape from
a repetition of the sewer calamity Satur-
day afternoon at the corner of Broad and
Main streets where excavation is being
made for the water pipes. The excava-
ton at that point is about eight feet in
depth, and at about half-past one cave
in, similar to the one which resulted ia
tally to two unfortunates, occurred, bury
ing two workmen up to their necks.
Luckily the soil at that point is not caked
and the men were not much injured,
and were with some difficulty dug out.
1t would seem that the experience of
the recent disaster would have taught
the contractors the need of properly
bracing the excavations, but such Is evil
IDENTITY not the case, as the cavern this
afternoon was clearly the result of a
lack of proper supports. Only the fact
that the excavation was not very deep
and that there were no boulders or caked
earth to fall on the helpless workmen
saved the coroner from having another
iob
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-10-21
From Thursdays DaiIyJ

"A marriage license was granted to
Peder Christensen and Anna Anderson.
w. C. Gerlach has completed the
plans for a 500 barn for DR.. VIM.
Frisbie.
Real estate transfers to the amount
of $45, 900 in two weeks isn't so bad for a
town which don't claim to have real
estate boom.
-Therstreet car company is building
an addition to its car barn on South
Front street. The addition is twenty
feet long, the width of the barn and two
stories high.
The FIber-ware works has justr e.
ceived an order from Kansas City for u
dozen of its wares. The popularity o.
the manufactures of this firm is verify
spreading.
The big mill company occupied theil
new elevator this morning for the frs
time. Wheat is to-day bringing 81 cent?
and the receipts amount to from 200
to 1000 bushels daily.
Tickets are being rapidly sold for tn
Meeke entertainment, Nov. 9Th, and tn
benefit the High School piano fund viii
receive promises to be substantial one
Prof. Meeke is highly recommends
and his entertainments never fail I
please.
In regard to the Langraf writ
restitution which was served last weel
Mr.. Hughes says that he was not tn
agent for Evan A. Evans. the owner
but that he was the attorney. Mr.. "
P. Coffin was the agent. Mr.. Langri
, was removed because he neglected
Il pay his rent.